First National Bank of Azusa, California
large size $5
This specimen was lot 20279 in Heritage auction 3574 (Long Beach, CA, September 2019), where it sold for $1,266. The catalog description[1] noted,
"Azusa, CA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 599 The First NB Ch. # 8065 PMG Very Fine 25. An attractive mid-grade large size note from this scarce Los Angeles County bank and one of just seven pieces in the census. It is a specimen that exhibits good color and problem free wear."
large size $10
This specimen was lot 90052 in Stack's Bowers September 2018 Collectors Choice Auction (Santa Ana, CA, September 2018), where it sold for $1,020. The catalog description[1] noted, "Azusa, California. $10 1902 Plain Back. Fr. 625. The First NB. Charter #8065. PMG Very Fine 20. With just 7 total large size notes known from this charter, this scarce Azusa, California note shows nice circulation with a few folds with some very minor discoloration, but still retains bright original paper and nice embossing." This note was previously lot 17601 in Heritage auction 354 (the Horwedel sale, Long Beach, CA, September 2004), where it sold for $2,990.
small size $10, type I
This specimen was lot 17602 in Heritage auction 354 (the Horwedel sale, Long Beach, CA, September 2004), where it sold for $747.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "Azusa, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8065. The Horwedel collection has four Series 1929 examples from Azusa, which we are offering as individual lots to allow as many collectors as possible to obtain specimens from this much sought after location. This $10 Type 1 grades a no-problems Fine-Very Fine."
small size $10, type II
This specimen was lot 17603 in Heritage auction 354 (the Horwedel sale, Long Beach, CA, September 2004), where it sold for $690. The catalog description[1] noted, "Azusa, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 2 The First NB Ch. # 8065, A nice grade Type 2 $10 from this well collected Los Angeles County location. Fine-Very Fine."
small size $20, type I
This specimen was lot 17604 in Heritage auction 354 (the Horwedel sale, Long Beach, CA, September 2004), where it sold for $632.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "Azusa, CA - $20 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8065, Perhaps a touch nicer than the two $10 examples above in condition, but displaying more than a few pinholes. Fine-Very Fine."
small size $20, type II
This specimen was lot 1505 in Stack's Bowers Baltimore Auction (Baltimore, November 2013), where it sold for $940. The catalog description[1] noted, "National Bank Notes. Azusa, California. $20 1929 Ty. 2. Fr. 1802-2. The First NB. Charter #8065. Choice Fine. A rare type two note on this Los Angeles County charter being one of only five known. Type one notes are certainly more available but appearances are still few and far in between. The note here is problem free for the Choice Fine grade and seen with pleasingly large margins."
Link to:
- return to National Bank Notes of Los Angeles County, California
- see National Bank Notes of California for a complete list by charter number